Use of microwave energy to selectively heat thermoplastic polymer systems
US9303152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2998
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for processing a thermoplastic material that comprises a microwave-sensitive polymeric region, wherein the method includes exposing the microwave-sensitive polymeric region to microwaves; wherein the exposing results in an increase in the temperature of the polymeric region; and processing the thermoplastic material is disclosed.
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